VAN BUREN GOLF CENTER (1997)

 

INLAND EMPIRE REGION

Municipal - 18 hole - cost: $11 - $17

6720 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92503

Tel: (951) 688-2563   

 

Designed by Murray Nonhoff. The course is part of a learning center dedicated to the education and instruction of junior golfers and first-time golfers. The course is made up of mostly par 3s, but does have four par 4s. The course is lighted for night play. From within Riverside: Off Highway 15, exit at Limonite and turn left (east). Turn right on Van Buren Boulevard to the course.

 

VAN BUSKIRK GOLF COURSE (1961)

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Municipal - 18 hole - cost: $15 - $25

1740 Houston Avenue, Stockton, CA 95206

Tel: (209) 937-7357  

 

Designed by Robert Muir Graves. From the back tees this is a long, free-flowing golf course. There is lots of water on the front nine, and elevated tees and greens are featured on the back nine. Although the front nine has the hazards, the long finishing holes on the back side make it the more difficult nine. From within Stockton: Off I-5, take the Eighth Street exit west to Fresno Avenue. Turn left on Fresno Avenue and drive to the course. Fun, entertaining, and a good value.